Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 | 6 | 14.6% |
| D7 | 5 | 12.2% |
| Gmaj7 | 4 | 9.8% |
| Eb7 | 3 | 7.3% |
| Cm7 | 2 | 4.9% |
| F7 | 2 | 4.9% |
| Fm7 | 2 | 4.9% |
| Bb7 | 2 | 4.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| D7 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| E7 -> Amaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Abm7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7b9 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Gmaj7 -> C7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7b9 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Fmaj7 -> Bb7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Abmaj7 -> Db7#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes sequential ii-V chains that cycle through subdominant-directed keys, specifically moving from Am7-D7 to Cm7-F7 and Fm7-Bb7 to reach Ebmaj7.
- The bridge employs rapid parallel modulations, shifting between Bm7-E7-Amaj7 and Bbm7-Eb7-Abmaj7, requiring agility across keys a semitone apart.
- Features “side-slipping” harmonic movement where non-diatonic ii-Vs resolve deceptively, reflecting the influence of Tadd Dameron’s “Lady Bird” structure.
- The final cadence (Am7-D7-Gmaj7) resolves to the tonic major, contrasting with the frequent minor-tonality ii-V excursions found throughout the form.
Improvisation Focus Mastering II-V-I guide tone connections to navigate rapid, non-diatonic key changes.
Difficulty Rating 4 (Advanced). The fast harmonic rhythm and frequent modulations to distant keys require high-level technical proficiency and immediate harmonic recognition.
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